A recent US survey commissioned by the children’s books publisher Scholastic found that 65% of 6-11 year olds prefer to read print books even when e-books are available on tablets. In the UK, a National…

We are only beginning to see what augmented reality can do.
Flickr/Ka rlis Dambra
October 13, 2014

It seems we are headed towards a world where augmented reality (AR) systems will be as common as smartphones are today – it’s already about to revolutionise medicine, entertainment, the lives of disabled…

A re-imagined Sydney Opera House by Minifie van Schaik - trigger this for a glimpse of what’s to come in Venice.
Courtesy: Felix Laboratories Pty Ltd
April 16, 2014

The creative team representing Australia at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition – from June 7 to November 23, Felix Laboratories, of which I am a team member, was faced with the particular challenge…

Phantom limb pain may be a thing of the past for amputees, thanks to research out today.
Jiuck/Flickr (cropped)
February 25, 2014

Don’t read technology blogs? Then a new innovation in massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMPORGs) may be passing you by. Perhaps, like me, such games have never been of much interest to you…

We can already control computers with our thoughts, but how deep does the rabbit hole go?
Warner Bros. Pictures
May 7, 2012

The growth of augmented reality (AR) will almost certainly change the way we visually experience the everyday world. And, as discussed previously on The Conversation, it’s likely to be Google’s Project…

Is the search giant’s foray into augmented reality an exciting or daunting vision of the future?
Google
April 16, 2012

Earlier this month, Google released a video (see below) announcing Project Glass: the development of a pair of glasses with a real difference. Google’s augmented reality eyewear (or “eyeware”) will provide…